AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Elvis vs. Deadpool & Wolverine: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Deadpool & Wolverine leads with a total worldwide gross of $1338.0 Million, out-grossing Elvis ($288.7M) by a margin of $1049.3 Million.

Elvis

Elvis

Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures

$288.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$31.2M
Production Budget$85M
Recoup Multiple3.4x Production Budget
Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverine

Action / Comedy / Sci-Fi • Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios

$1338.0M Worldwide🍅 78%
Weekend Gross$211.4M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple6.69x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Deadpool & Wolverine
Elvis: $288.7M (18%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (82%)
Elvis (18%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (82%)

Elvis

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$288.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$144.3M
Production Budget:-$85M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$47M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$12.6M

Deadpool & Wolverine

Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide Gross:$1338.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$669.0M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$359.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Deadpool & Wolverine delivered a 6.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionElvisDeadpool & WolverineComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$288.7M$1338.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$1049.3M higher)
Opening Weekend$31.2M$211.4MDeadpool & Wolverine larger debut
Production Budget$85M$200MElvis leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$47M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$12.6M+$359.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$346.4M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple3.40x6.69xDeadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 77%🍅 78%Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesMarvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System